MISSION MENTION: God created women unique from other creations. He introduced us to strong women in the Bible for us to study. He calls us to be strong and faithful for ourselves, our families and our communities. Pray that we can use our talents to bless others and to be an example of God’s love.

LENTEN STUDY: For the next several weeks we are hosting a Lenten study using the devotional “Becoming a Beloved Community”. Studies will be offered Wednesdays at 11:30 am or 6:30 pm. A soup meal will be provided during both study times. Free copies of the guide are even available to upload to a device! See ErrolLynne for details.

MARIAN DUNCAN MEMORIAL: We will be celebrating the life of Marian Duncan on Saturday, March 14 at 2:00 pm. All are invited.

VIVACE! CHORAL CONCERT: Come and enjoy the “Vivace! and Friends” Concert Sunday, March 15 at 3:00 pm. Benjamin’s sixth grade choir will be a performing guest for this concert and Andrea Klouse is the Vivace! artistic director. Discount tickets for FPC friends will be $7.00 at the door. We hope to see you there!

SAVE THE DATE: Join us in worship on Sun., March 29, stay for taco salad and conversation about Empowering People, and Inspiring Change (EPIC). This workshop is another step on our Vitality Pathway.

NEXT WEEK’S SCRIPTURES: Lectionary: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42.

PRAYER FAMILIES: Please lift the following in prayer:

Todd & Julie Giltner, 1309 23rd St Pl NW, Puyallup WA 98371

Bill & ErrolLynne Marsh, 411 7th St SW, Puyallup WA 98371

Prayer and Praise

Announcements www.fpcpuyallup.org

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Minute for One Great Hour of Sharing

PW Honorary Life Membership Presentation

*Gathering Song Revelation Song by Jennie Lee Riddle

*Opening Prayer

*Celebration Song The Gift of Love No. 397

Musical Offering They Shall Soar Like Eagles by Laura Manzo

Confession and Absolution

Sharing Christ’s Peace

At this time your tithes and offerings may be placed in the offering

plates near our ushers, who will be standing at the front and back

doors.

*Gloria Patri

Children’s Time

Community Focus and Prayer

*Preparation Song Open My Eyes, That I May See No. 480

Scripture Lesson (p.14) Matthew 13:31-32

Sermon Rev. Sue Watkins

“The Mustard Seed: Celebrate the Gifts of Women”

*Sending Song You Say by Lauren Daigle

Blessing

Postlude

”For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for

your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.”

Jeremiah 29:11

* Those who are able are invited to stand.

Today’s Worship

During the coming week, please keep the following in your prayers: Continued prayers for Adam, Garry & Sandy Anderson, Mary Briskey,

Sandy Byrd, Don Fisher, Jacob Greenaway, Eleanor Grossie, Amanda Henry, Krista (Klouses’ friend), James Mburu, Evelyn Natt, Barb Southall, Pat Walton, Bob & Robbin Warren.

Our Missionaries: Dave, Julie & Olivia Pederson in Kenya.

Hagar’s Community Church in Gig Harbor.

The men & women of our Armed Forces and their families serving at home and abroad.

John Asher, in his preparation for ordained ministry and Rev. Nicole McKnight as she serves God in the ministry of chaplaincy.

For Christ’s Church around the world, our community, our nation, and peace in our world.

Lay Leader:………………………………………………..........................Laurie Peil

Usher Team Leader:….………………………….…………..…………..Lynn Arthur

Choir Director/Praise Team Leader:...……………………………...Benjamin Rogers

Organist:……………………………………………………...…...Dr. Dawn Sonntag

Video Team:………………………….…...Alice Dowie, Galen Stark, Gert Williams

Sound Team:………………………………..Paul Arbuckle, Scott Byrd, John Dowie

Serving Us Today

This Week at First Presbyterian

Sunday, March 8

9:00 am Adult Ed. Class

9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship Service Sanctuary 1-5:00 pm Tacoma Youth Choir Sanctuary 6:00 pm Living Free Fellowship Hall, Library, Parlor Monday, March 9

6:30 pm Scouts Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm PW Eve Circle 7:30 pm Adult Children of Alcoholics Parlor Tuesday, March 10

9:30 am PVMC Meeting Fellowship Hall

12:00 pm Staff Meeting Back Office 6:30 pm Deacons Parlor 7:00 pm Freezing Nights (until 7am Wed) Fellowship Hall/Library Wednesday, March 11

9:30 am Pastor’s Bible Study Parlor 10:00 am TALC Preschool Room

11:30 am Lenten Study & Lunch Parlor 5-7:30 pm MSY/CORE Fellowship Hall 6-6:30 pm Soup Meal Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm Lenten Study Parlor Thursday, March 12

6:00 pm Praise Team Rehearsal Sanctuary

6:00 pm T.O.P.S. Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary Friday, March 13

Saturday, March 14

8:00 am Alcoholics Anonymous Parlor 8:00 am Step Up to Life– Gamblers Anon. Library 2:00 pm Marian Duncan Memorial Sanctuary/Fellowship Hall Next Sunday, March 15 Youth Sunday

9:00 am Adult Ed. Class 9:30 am Children’s Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Service Sanctuary 12-5:00 pm Vivace Concert Sanctuary 6:00 pm Living Free Fellowship Hall, Library, Parlor

If your group is meeting, please call Darice with the date and time.

Welcome to Worship Sunday, March 8, 2020

“The Mustard Seed:

Celebrate the

Gifts of Women”

Susan L. Watkins, Pastor

412 W. Pioneer, Puyallup WA 98371

253-848-7243 www.fpcpuyallup.org

As faithful disciples

of Jesus Christ we

reach up to God,

reach into His Word,

and reach out to

love and serve.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH OF PUYALLUP